A New Year & new start

Well, I know it's been forever since I've written. Now that life has gone back to a dull roar, I'll try to keep up with posting- if only to keep track of what I'm cooking. I looked on my computer at my recipe review file and found it was sorely empty for the past year- oh yeah, I ended up posting most of them on my blog.

So, as most of you know- I took the plunge into home ownership. We moved right before Thanksgiving- which moving before a major holiday and if one of your jobs is food related- I highly discourage. We are far from being completely unpacked. Between my crazy work schedule, being out of town for holidays and being sick all year (all year- no lie! I got a nasty cold from Abby) it's been a struggle. I was overjoyed last week when I found my favorite red skillet, which I packed into a box that did not have such skillet indicated on the outside listing. But, it's amazing to do laundry at home, run the dishwasher and I still get a little thrill when I unlock the door when I come home. And I'm not stressed about it- just taking it one thing at a time. My first mortgage payment came out yesterday- only 359 left to go.

My roomie's family have started their "biggest loser" challenge and I wish them all well. Having the support of everyone will hopefully make the journey easier. And, really it is a journey not a destination since maintaining that lifestyle is the key. Everyone stumbles, but the key is to get back and get going. I am lucky that I don't have huge issues with food. But, honestly, I hate being uncomfortable- if I eat too much, I know it right away and back off. And feeling well and healthy is better than a slice of cheesecake any day- trust me.

Well, since I've been under the weather, haven't cooked at all this week. And in preparation for the contest, we've taken up to restocking the freezer with some quick standbys. Take advantage of all of the great sales and stock up if you can. Weight Watchers have some really great new options- their breakfast sandwiches are delish and I just had their new chicken fajita pizza for lunch- yum. I started thinking about this week and I think in the mix is sweet potato and black bean quesdillas for tonight, a quick sir fry tomorrow and a batch of soup for this weekend (since I work Sat & Sunday with new products launching- yikes!). I got Camilla Saulsbury's new cookbook, Enlightened Soups, from the library and I may give the curried turkey soup a go, since we have a huge amount of leftover turkey in the freezer.

Should get this posted instead of wondering what else to write today. Got lots more to share.